Pontotoc Police Department

05/13/2026

We were honored to take part in the 2026 Fallen Officers Candlelight Vigil tonight in downtown Jackson remembering Lt. Jeff Turner and all who have gave the ultimate sacrifice.

04/29/2026

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New Tornado Watch until 4.

04/28/2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Lafayette County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northeastern Yalobusha County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northern Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
Union County in northeastern Mississippi...
Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southeastern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Southern Tippah County in northeastern Mississippi...
Southern Benton County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 457 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Holly Springs to near Cambridge to near Velma,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Oxford, New Albany, Holly Springs, Pontotoc, Ripley, Water Valley,
Wall Doxey State Park, Trace State Park, Holly Springs National
Forest, Blue Mountain, Ecru, Cambridge, New Harmony, Bethlehem,
Troy, Velma, Etta, Banner, Pinedale, and Keownville.

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee until 5 AM CDT. This tornado watch replaces and expands the previous tornado watch.

04/24/2026

Thank you to South Pontotoc High School for inviting us to take part in your career day! We enjoyed meeting and talking with students about careers in the field of law enforcement.

04/22/2026

Thank you to the WMU of First Baptist Church for stopping by and bringing snacks for the department today!

04/20/2026

🚨SCAM ALERT🚨
We have received calls today regarding persons receiving the attached text message demanding payment for violations.

THIS IS A SCAM.

Remember to stay vigilant to suspicious messages and telephone calls. As always, if you have questions regarding suspicious calls or texts, feel free to call us at (662)489-7804.

03/16/2026

Now in effect… Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, Panola, Pontotoc, Tallahatchie, Union and Yalobusha County in MS until 9:45pm. Watch Now: msliveweather.com/

03/15/2026